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State veterinary groups endorse ‘Feline Fix By Five Months’ practice

The state veterinary medical associations in Maine, Arkansas, Kentucky, and Mississippi have formally endorsed spaying or neutering cats before 5 months of age as the best practice—following in the footsteps of major national veterinary organizations. Launched in 2016, Feline Fix by Five Months is an educational campaign that informs veterinarians, cat owners, and the public about the medical, behavioral, and community benefits of spaying and neutering cats before the age of 5 months, instead of the commonly accepted 6 months. Learn more about it here.

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Why we need more veterinary colleges at HBCUs

One veterinary student says the key to addressing systematic racism within the profession is to establish more veterinary medicine programs at historically black colleges and univeristies (HBCUs). Find out why here.

FDA approves generic carprofen chewable for dogs

This new drug safely and effectively relieves pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis. Read more about it here.

DNA debunks age-old ratio for dogs years to human years

By tracking age-related progressions in gene methylation patterns of dogs and comparing them with those previously observed in people, researchers have constructed a new “epigenetic clock” for translating dog years to human years. Check it out

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Job hunting amid COVID-19

Looking for new opportunities during the pandemic? Here are 10 questions you should ask each practice so you can make an informed decision.
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What you need to know about today’s veterinary diet trends

Diet trends are contantly evolving for pets. Learn all about the pros and cons of raw, homemade, and vegan diets for dogs and cats.
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Gene editing in animals: Miracle or madness?

A veterinarian who participated in the 2018-2019 AVMA Fellowship Program discusses the genetic modification in animals.
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Spike in parvovirus cases may be related to COVID-19

BluePearl Pet hospitals has recently discovered a spike in parvovirus cases in the past few months. Could COVID-19 be to blame? Find out here.

First diagnostic test for canine IBD now available

Antech’s novel blood test allows veterinarians to rule in or rule out IBD early and with confidence in dogs suffering from associated clinical signs.
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